Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1753cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 142,993 miles on the clock, averaging 8,661 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for PF53 SZX
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 142,993 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,882 |
| Average per year | 8,661 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PF53 SZX |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1753cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PF — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About PF53 SZX
What car is PF53 SZX?
PF53 SZX is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1753cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PF53 SZX?
The last recorded mileage for PF53 SZX was 142,993 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PF53 SZX passed its MOT?
PF53 SZX has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2018.
Is PF53 SZX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF53 SZX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is PF53 SZX?
PF53 SZX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.